As Rodney Dangerfield says, “I Don’t Get No Respect.”

As Rodney Dangerfield says, "I Don't Get No Respect."

  Why are writers considered “different” than most people with an occupation? That query has had me baffled for some time. It’s either one of two things… or sometimes both. #1– If you write from home, you aren’t actually considered as someone who is “working.” My phone […]

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Need A Vacation?

Need A Vacation?

Most people find that by taking a vacation their mind and body has been recharged. They feel better, the stress has been reduced, and generally speaking, they’re happier. There’s nothing to worry about, for now. They’ve earned this week or two to unwind and give themselves permission […]

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Is There a Special Place That Gets Your Creative Juices Flowing?

Is There a Special Place That Gets Your Creative Juices Flowing?

I’ve often wondered if there’s a common thread writers share. Are we all avid readers? Or, are we just expressive by nature? Do we have a sense of curiosity or wanderlust? Is there an artsy quality inherent in our genetic makeup? Do you need a special place […]

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Story Lines You’ll Find in Everyday Life

Story Lines You’ll Find in Everyday Life

When the idea of writing fiction novels appealed to me enough to take myself and my ability seriously, I wondered what I’d write about. My mind was a blank page with no prior writing experience what-so-ever. I remember being in Daytona Beach Florida during the Daytona 500 […]

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Where Can Your Dreams Take You?

Where Can Your Dreams Take You?

There’s a forty… fifty… or sixty something… year old person out there that thinks life moves too quickly. I definitely fall into that group of like-minded people. Has my life met my expectations so far? Is there a lot more I can do, or should have done […]

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